Everyone’s given up. Dad keeps burning pizzas, and he doesn’t smile anymore. Sally wears only black now and has a terrible secret. Conor plays the drums all night and keeps the neighbors awake. And the dog, Sparkler, hasn’t been walked in months. And that’s not even counting how terrible things are at school.
But Mimi isn’t one to give up.
John Newman has crafted a novel both touching and comic—a portrait of loss, compassion, and the power that comes from sticking together.
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"When i was 14, I lost a parent due a motor bike accident. This book hit home and will help others who are grieving the loss of a loved one."
— Kelly (4 out of 5 stars)
" A student recommended this book to me. It was good but very sad. It involves the loss of a mother and how a family copes with this loss. "
— Susan, 3/20/2013" I really enjoyed this book! It was perfect and it makes you want to cry. "
— Kyra, 10/26/2012John Newman was born in Dublin and worked as a folklore collector, a civil servant, and an accountant before he became an elementary schoolteacher. He is the coauthor of eleven books for children. Mimi is his first solo novel. He lives in Ireland.
Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.